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Mafube Crime Statistics

Mafube, Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Free State — Latest SAPS Crime Data

F24/100
Very High Risk
Total Crimes
773
-2.8% vs 2024
Crime Rate
4,246
per 100k
Safety Score
24/100
Grade FVery High Risk
Population
24,282

Crime Breakdown — Mafube (2025)

Crime CategoryGroupCases% of Total
Common assaultcontact18323.7%
Burglary at residential premisesproperty15720.3%
All theft not mentioned elsewhereother-serious12015.5%
Burglary at non-residential premisesproperty759.7%
Assault with the intent to inflict grievous bodily harmcontact698.9%
Malicious damage to propertycontact-related648.3%
Attempted murdercontact597.6%
Crimen Injuriacontact-related395.0%
Stock Theftproperty364.7%
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugsdetected354.5%
Other aggravated robberyother-serious324.1%
Theft out of or from motor vehicleproperty283.6%
Drug-Related Crimedetected253.2%
Shopliftingother-serious243.1%
Rapecontact121.6%
Commercial Crimeother-serious111.4%
Common robberycontact111.4%
Theft of motor vehicle and motorcycleproperty111.4%
Murdercontact91.2%
Robbery at non-residential premisescontact81.0%
Culpable homicideother-serious40.5%
Kidnappingcontact40.5%
Robbery at residential premisescontact40.5%
Arsoncontact-related30.4%
Illegal possession of firearms and ammunitiondetected30.4%
Neglect and ill-treatment of childrencontact30.4%
Sexual Assaultcontact30.4%
Contact Sexual Offencescontact10.1%
Abductioncontact00.0%
Attempted Sexual Offencescontact00.0%
Bank Robberycontact00.0%
Carjackingcontact00.0%
Public violencecontact-related00.0%
Robbery of cash in transitcontact00.0%
Sexual offences detected as a result of police actiondetected00.0%
Truck hijackingcontact00.0%

Mafube Crime Trend (2018-2025)

Mafube Crime Breakdown (2025)

Is Mafube Safe?

No, Mafube has high crime levels.

Mafube scores 24/100 on our safety index, earning a Grade F (Very High Risk). The crime rate in Mafube is 4,246 per 100,000 people, significantly above the national average. Take extra precautions in Mafube, particularly after dark, and be aware of the predominant crime types in the area.

vs National Average
+38%
Well above average
Year-on-Year
-2.8%
Relatively stable
Top Crime
Common assault
24% of all crime
Rank in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)
15/21
Mid-range

Crime breakdown in Mafube

In 2025, Mafube recorded 773 total crimes. The most prevalent crime in Mafube is Common assault with 183 reported cases (23.7% of all crime in Mafube), followed by Burglary at residential premises at 157 cases (20.3%) and All theft not mentioned elsewhere at 120 cases (15.5%).

Compared to 2024, crime in Mafube has decreased by 2.8%, a positive sign for the Mafube community.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most common crimes in Mafube?

The most reported crimes in Mafube are Common assault (183 cases), Burglary at residential premises (157 cases), All theft not mentioned elsewhere (120 cases). These figures are based on 2025 SAPS data.

How does Mafube compare to other areas in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg)?

Mafube has a crime rate of 4,246 per 100k. Compared to other precincts in Fezile Dabi (Sasolburg), Heuningspruit is safer with a rate of 152 per 100k.

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